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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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